Korean word

민속놀이

Pronunciation

Romanizationminsongnori

Meaning

  • nounfolk games

Example

추석에 민속놀이를 합니다.chu seo ge min song no ri reul ham ni da

We play folk games during Chuseok.

Illustration for 민속놀이 (folk games)

More examples

축제에서 민속놀이를 직접 봤어요.chuk jje e seo min song no ri reul chik jjeop pwa sseo yo

I saw folk games firsthand at the festival.

Core concept

Traditional group activities passed down within a community and often enjoyed at festivals or holidays.

Common phrases

  • 설날 민속놀이seol lal min song no ri

    New Year's folk games

  • 민속놀이 체험min song no ri che heom

    folk game experience

  • 전통 민속놀이cheon tong min song no ri

    traditional folk games

Similar words

전통놀이cheontongnori: Play activities handed down from earlier generations as part of tradition.
놀이nori: Any activity enjoyed for fun, whether it follows set rules or not.

Definition in Korean

한 사회에서 전해 내려오는 전통적인 놀이나 게임을 가리키며, 주로 축제나 명절에 여러 사람이 함께 즐기는 활동을 말한다.han sa hoe e seo cheon hae nae ryeo o neun cheon tong jeo gin no ri na ke i meul ka ri ki myeo chu ro chuk jje na myeong jeo re yeo reo sa ra mi ham kke cheul gi neun hwal dong eul mal han da

Word origin

민속놀이 (minsongnori, "folk game") combines 민속 (minsong, "folk custom") with native 놀이 (nori, "play") to name traditional community activities.

Usage tips

  • In conversation, this word often evokes holiday gatherings and local festivals, so it is more specific than a general term for play.

Related words

  • 민속학minsokakfolklorenoun
  • 민속촌minsokchonfolk villagenoun
  • 민속예술minsogyesulfolk artnoun

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